Seven of Swords Reversed Tarot Card

The Seven of Swords reversed is a warning that
your days of juggling your affairs with skill, stealth, and self-reliance may
all be coming to an end. Like its upright counterpart, it can shine a light on
a positive aspect of your life, or a truly negative one. For those that
participate in nefarious deeds now is the time to come clean. Your bad actions
will likely come to light very soon, and you are urged to do the honest thing
and accept the consequences. If you have been attempting to carefully balance
an overwhelming situation then you need to be on guard. The many swords will
come crashing down and you do not want to be harmed in the chaotic aftermath.
Above all else, the reversed Seven of Swords demands you to be honest with
yourself and others. Continuing along your current path will lead to further
problems for you or your loved ones. There are few tarot cards that can
appropriately be described as “the writing on the wall” like the
Seven of Swords reversed can. The question is only if you will heed it. Here
are some of the most common interpretations of the Seven of Swords reversed.

Heed The Warning Signs

The appearance of a tarot card is rarely the
first and only warning you receive of a potentially harmful occurrence. The
Seven of Swords reversed may serve as a sign that you are overlooking other
warning signs related to a situation. You may be being manipulated, cheated or
otherwise duped in your relationship or new friendship. We are so intensely
driven culturally to not judge a book by its cover and to consistently consider
that many people have positive reasons for doing the things they do. While this
is true, it can lead to a refusal to recognize red flags for what they actually
are. You do not need to be constantly suspicious or overbearing with your
expectations of those around you as this will drive them away. You should
simply remain vigilant and on the lookout for behavior that may be malicious or
devious.

If something seems off, you have every right to
be cautious and you must not allow the potential perpetrator to guilt you for
having questions. You may wish to mentally review your current relationships
for signs of deceit or any other underhanded tactics that manipulate you, even
emotionally. The appearance of the Seven of Swords reversed can be the last
chance that you will get to escape a situation relatively unscathed. While it
won’t be the end of the world if you fail, the emotional pain and frustration
can certainly take its toll, especially if you have put your all into something
or someone important to you.

A Time To Come Clean

Have you recently reflected on your
regrettable behavior and have a drive to make amends? Perhaps you have
pretended to be someone or something you are not, or cheated on your partner.
The allure of not causing any additional pain by continuing your deception and
promising yourself you won’t let it happen again is strong, but it is not the
answer. Such wrongs will weigh heavily on your soul and the longer a wrong goes
hidden, the more it will harm the victim. Do not rationalize continuing to lie
as sparing another person pain. Take pride in yourself that your conscience has
kicked in and that the guilt you are feeling for your behavior shows you are
not lacking the capacity to care.

If your only fears or worries are of getting
caught, then you need to take a long look at yourself and determine the root
cause of your lack of empathy and remorse. The task of coming clean can be very
daunting, and there is nothing wrong with taking it step by step. Ceasing the
behavior is always a good start, but do not let it become the only action
taken. If admitting a deed is too difficult to do face to face, consider typing
up a letter, or sending an email as it may be easier to bear. Most importantly
of all, continue to work towards the goal of coming clean completely.

Master Your Fears

The Seven of Swords reversed can point to the
issue of letting your fears control your behavior. This is often overlooked or
ignored because it is not an innately negative or harmful behavior, it simply
halts progress. You are running away from the battlefield with a sword in hand,
despite being fully capable of participating in the defense. You may simply be
afraid to ask for help in a situation of dire need, and this cowardice is
leading to unnecessary suffering. Stop beating yourself up about needing a
hand, for everyone needs help at some point. Recognize your blessings that help
is available as many people are not as fortunate.

There is pride and dignity for enduring
unavoidable suffering when it comes your way, but there is none for stubbornly
standing in the rain when someone offers you a spare umbrella. If your
fearfulness is related to coming forward, consider the relief of having the
load off your back in the end. Why carry a weight around with you forever? Once
you have come clean and made proper amends your job is done, and those who
continue to judge you have problems of their own. Sometimes your grand plans
are not set to come to fruition and it takes a brave man or woman to admit it.
The best decisions are rarely the easiest but hold tight; all will get better.

When the reversed Seven of Swords pops up in
your tarot spread, be prepared to take some action on your part. Whether you
need to finally react to some warnings you’ve ignored, or come clean for your
past wrongdoing, doing nothing is no longer an option. Dirty deeds and things
hidden will be coming to light and you can either take responsibility now, or
foolishly wait until you get caught when it will be much worse. Honesty,
bravery, and being humble enough to accept help are very important features of
this tarot card. Determining how the Seven of Swords reversed relates to your
personal situation can be accomplished with alive online tarot reading.

Our experienced tarot readers can give you the
guidance you need to understand the effect that the reversed Seven of Swords is
having on your life today.